Tooth Tutor

The Harwood Union Unified School District shares a tooth tutor as part of Vermont’s Tooth Tutor program. The goal of this program is help ensure that every child has access to preventive, restorative and continuous care in a dental office.

Tammy Valadakis, our district's tooth tutor, assists the school nurse to update dental information in each child's school health file. She can assist families who currently do not have a dentist to find a dental home for their child or children. In addition, the Tooth Tutor program provides a free dental screening to these children upon request.

The Tooth Tutor also provides basic dental care education to children within the school as part of the health/guidance classes. You may also find Tammy at one of our fall open houses allowing children to demonstrate dental hygiene with her horse, Star.

Follow this link to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry guide for responses to the most common types of child dental injuries. You will find actions to take if a baby tooth is knocked out or chipped or if a permanent tooth is knocked out. It also gives tips for mouth protection during sports.